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Florida Among College Football Dogs to Love in Week 1 Odds
- The college football season is right around the corner and there are some juicy underdogs to love at the sportsbook.
- Find out why Florida is among the dogs to watch in their Week 1 matchup.
- Here’s four early college football bets to fire on Aug. 31 in an exciting Week 1.
Don’t look now but college football is just around the corner. As an added bonus, we get the return of “NCAA 25” to help us get through July and August. In the meantime, it is never too early to explore the college football odds to identify a few underdogs we like.
Here are the marquee ESPN/ABC Week 0 and Week 1 games.
Week 1 on ABC:
Clemson-Georgia (Noon)
Miami-Florida (3:30)
ND-A&M (7:30)
USC-LSU (Sunday) pic.twitter.com/n7clU3HCIb— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) May 14, 2024
We’re going to peruse the SEC, ACC and even the Sun Belt Conference some early Week 1 picks. Let’s take a look at three underdogs we are riding with, and one we’re fading more than Brian Kelly’s dance moves.
Let’s tap in to explore the best college football underdogs in Week 1 on Aug. 31.
3 College Football Dogs to Love Plus 1 to Fade
1. Georgia State (+20½) at Georgia Tech
This is the biggest battle for the ATL since Outkast faced Ludacris in the Atlanta rappers bracket. Okay, not really, but this is still an interesting game for the two Atlanta-based schools.
🚨 Game time set
Georgia State vs. Georgia Tech
August 31, 2024 | 8 PM
ACC Network🎟️: https://t.co/iM0CIu5kJA#LightItBlue | #NewAtlanta pic.twitter.com/84K0eqZpB5
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) May 30, 2024
Georgia State will have plenty of fans in attendance for this primetime matchup down the road at Georgia Tech. Here we go with the annual question: Are we sure Georgia Tech is good?
To make the plot even more compelling, projected Georgia State starting quarterback Zach Gibson transferred from Georgia Tech. Look for the Panthers to keep this one closer than the 20½-point spread at the sportsbook.
2. Florida (+2½) vs Miami
Who doesn’t love a good home dog to kick off college football? The pressure is on head coach Billy Napier in Gainesville and the Gators’ schedule does not do him any favors.
Yet, new Miami quarterback Cam Ward could be in for a rude awakening at the Swamp in his Hurricanes debut. Given Florida’s schedule, I think we start to hear rumblings about Napier being on the hot seat just in time for the holiday season.
Napier should buy himself a bit more wiggle room with a mild upset versus Miami.
How Florida is about to do Miami in the swamp
— Blah Blah Blah (@Gator2526) June 24, 2024
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3. Hawaii (+13) vs UCLA
It would not be Week 1 without some late-night weirdness happening in Hawaii. How bad is the situation at UCLA?
Chip Kelly took a demotion from Bruins head coach to Ohio State offensive coordinator. The UCLA defense has plenty of holes that Hawaii can take advantage of in this matchup. Look for this game to be close when you see it come across the ticker.
Chip Kelly said it would’ve taken something special to leave UCLA.
Ryan Day and these players at Ohio State were enough to convince him:
“I just want to be happy. I’m really happy coaching a position and really happy to be at this place.” pic.twitter.com/BDXgNcR0Nk
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) March 5, 2024
Virginia Tech (-13½) at Vanderbilt
Another season means another year where Vandy struggles at the bottom of the SEC. The ACC appears to be wide open outside of the Florida State Seminoles being a heavy favorite.
Virginia Tech has a chance to contend in the ACC and needs to make a statement in its opening game. What better way for the Hokies to do that than with a blowout win in Nashville. Take Virginia Tech to cover the 13½-point spread in the NCAA football odds.
Questions Of The Day
Who is an underdog to love in college football Week 1?
We like Florida (+2½) to upset Miami at the Swamp in Week 1.
Who is a favorite to bet in college football Week 1?
Look for Virginia Tech to cruise to victory versus Vanderbilt in Week 1.
